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You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed ...on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on page 30. 4US About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created...
You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed ...on your TV screen. • The explanations regarding discs in this manual describe the controls on the remote. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on page 30. 4US About this manual • Instructions in this manual refer to discs created...
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... Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a Title From the...
... Amplifier (Receiver 18 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 20 Step 6: Preparing the Remote 21 Step 7: Easy Setup 23 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 27 Quick Guide to Disc Types 30 Recordable and Playable Discs 30 Playable Discs 32 DVD Operation DVD/USB Playback 34 Playing Discs 34 Playback Options 35 Playing a Title From the...
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... with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. cable with the components to be able to record TV programs. You cannot record on this recorder to your VCR using an audio/video cord. Connect the set top box controller. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ ...; Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • HDMI cord (1) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a TV tuner. To use the recorder's remote control to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller (page 13). - In this way...
... with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. cable with the components to be able to record TV programs. You cannot record on this recorder to your VCR using an audio/video cord. Connect the set top box controller. a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ ...; Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • HDMI cord (1) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a TV tuner. To use the recorder's remote control to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller (page 13). - In this way...
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... instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect ...cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX ...and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
... instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. You need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for enjoying higher quality images Connect ...cable (not supplied) to antenna input TV S video cord (not supplied) to SET TOP BOX CONTROL SET TOP BOX CONTROL VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO S VIDEO to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN HDMI OUT SET TOP BOX ...and Settings Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
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...picture and sound. To prepare for the 'BRAVIA' Sync features Set "Control for HDMI function may not work. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. TV or projector HDMI cord (supplied) ...PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the "/1 ...
...picture and sound. To prepare for the 'BRAVIA' Sync features Set "Control for HDMI function may not work. "Player" appears on the TV's remote, the components compatible with the Control for HDMI function turn off automatically. TV or projector HDMI cord (supplied) ...PB R R PR AUDIO AUDIO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VCR-DVD recorder Using the Control for HDMI functions for 'BRAVIA' Sync (for HDMI connections only) By connecting Sony components that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays). • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by using the "/1 ...
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..., some or all of different manufacturers. - Do not use the remote for an extended period of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your TV's input source Select the broadcast on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for the TV. 123 456 789... 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to six months....
..., some or all of different manufacturers. - Do not use the remote for an extended period of your TV Select the channel on your TV Switch your TV's input source Select the broadcast on your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for the TV. 123 456 789... 0 Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your TV that can control the recorder using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel) to six months....
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If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, after you have completed "Step 7: Easy Setup." SYSTEM MENU 123 456 789 0 O RETURN M/m/ The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
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... mode for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for the recorder appears in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ To check the command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set... not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to the default setting of basic adjustments for the remote to operate this recorder. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the previous display Press O RETURN. Settings are made in the front panel display. Control ...
... mode for the remote is turned off. If the command mode for the recorder appears in the following order. OSD Language Setup m Cable Box/Sat. Number buttons 123 456 789 0 "/1 O RETURN M/m/ To check the command mode for the recorder Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is changed , set... not been changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to the default setting of basic adjustments for the remote to operate this recorder. Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to the previous display Press O RETURN. Settings are made in the front panel display. Control ...
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...the supplied double-sided tape to the set the clock accurately. and check that the channel changes on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 106). If you cannot get ...the recorder to the previous display Press O RETURN. If you with this recorder, contact your cable box/satellite receiver Check the...
...the supplied double-sided tape to the set the clock accurately. and check that the channel changes on the recorder and the cable box/ satellite receiver. 2 Point the recorder's remote at the recorder (not at "Set Top Box Control" in the "Setup" display (page 106). If you cannot get ...the recorder to the previous display Press O RETURN. If you with this recorder, contact your cable box/satellite receiver Check the...
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2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 26US
2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver. 26US
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... only available for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically. Notes • If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will be connected to the digital jack of the language abbreviation. Notes on a CD When playing DTS-encoded CDs..., such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 35). Playback speed changes with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are connected to an...
... only available for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically. Notes • If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will be connected to the digital jack of the language abbreviation. Notes on a CD When playing DTS-encoded CDs..., such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). • During playback or pause mode, the recorder's m/ M buttons and the remote's .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 35). Playback speed changes with a DTS soundtrack DTS audio signals are connected to an...
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DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also use the number buttons. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on the disc tray. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. For details...
DVD Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer +RW -RWVR -RWVideo +R -RVR -RVideo You can also use the number buttons. • When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pressing INPUT, and then select the channel on the disc tray. Note To play a disc recorded with this recorder's remote. For details...
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...is switched to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can set the duration. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on the recorder and the connected cable ...you want to set the recorder to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 4 Press CH +/- To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on this recorder's remote. Each press increases the time...
...is switched to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H PLAY. To pause recording Press X PAUSE. Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording) You can set the duration. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on the recorder and the connected cable ...you want to set the recorder to operate the VCR. 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 4 Press CH +/- To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. VCR Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer You can record TV programs on this recorder's remote. Each press increases the time...
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... Follow the guide to the setting made all of the supplied remote to make initial settings. The default command mode of the front panel display. Front Display Adjusts the lighting of the recorder. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 104, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select...
... Follow the guide to the setting made all of the supplied remote to make initial settings. The default command mode of the front panel display. Front Display Adjusts the lighting of the recorder. Factory Setting Allows you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder" on page 104, select "Factory Setting," and press ENTER. 2 Select...
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...tray does not open after sampling the recorded data during playback, it off for the recorder (page 22). Reset the clock and timer. , Turn the power off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. ,...space for both the Sony DVD equipment. Other Sony equipment responds to open after timer recording is set for recording. , Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its end. , Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. , Make sure the timer settings are weak. , The remote is set . ,...
...tray does not open after sampling the recorded data during playback, it off for the recorder (page 22). Reset the clock and timer. , Turn the power off the recorder and wait until "SONY DVD" appears in the front panel display. VCR Timer recording The timer does not operate. ,...space for both the Sony DVD equipment. Other Sony equipment responds to open after timer recording is set for recording. , Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its end. , Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. , Make sure the timer settings are weak. , The remote is set . ,...
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... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 329 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 13 inches) Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.1 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) HDMI cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 114US
... projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 82 × 329 mm (Approx. 17 × 3 1/4 × 13 inches) Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.1 lbs) Supplied accessories Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1) HDMI cord (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 114US
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Use the tactile dot as the buttons on (page 12). 116US buttons*1*2 (49, 69, 75) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (34, 49, 68, 75) L (remote sensor) (21) M Front panel display (41, 72) N ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (87, 90, 91, 93) O (USB) jack (89) P DV IN jack (86) Q LINE 2 IN (... the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names. Open the cover A Z (open/close) button (34, 49) B "/1 (on/standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (34, 49) D ONE-TOUCH...
Use the tactile dot as the buttons on (page 12). 116US buttons*1*2 (49, 69, 75) K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (34, 49, 68, 75) L (remote sensor) (21) M Front panel display (41, 72) N ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (87, 90, 91, 93) O (USB) jack (89) P DV IN jack (86) Q LINE 2 IN (... the same function as a reference. *2 The CHANNEL +/- Guide to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel Buttons on the recorder have the same or similar names. Open the cover A Z (open/close) button (34, 49) B "/1 (on/standby) switch (23) C Disc tray (34, 49) D ONE-TOUCH...
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Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- button*1 (21) • VOL (volume) +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87) B DVD button (34, 49) C Number buttons*1 (35) SET button (91, 93, 104) D ANGLE button (35) E TOP MENU button (34) ...MENU button (34) F DISPLAY button (40) G M/m/ NEXT buttons (35) J REPLAY/ (35) ADVANCE buttons K m / M (search) buttons (35) L CLEAR button (105) M X PAUSE button (49) N z REC (record) button (...
Use the tactile dot as a reference. *2 The CH +/- button*1 (21) • VOL (volume) +/- Remote For DVD functions 123 456 789 0 A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87) B DVD button (34, 49) C Number buttons*1 (35) SET button (91, 93, 104) D ANGLE button (35) E TOP MENU button (34) ...MENU button (34) F DISPLAY button (40) G M/m/ NEXT buttons (35) J REPLAY/ (35) ADVANCE buttons K m / M (search) buttons (35) L CLEAR button (105) M X PAUSE button (49) N z REC (record) button (...
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...) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 103 Control for HDMI 16, 104 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once 48 Counter 68 CPRM ...DV/D8 Dubbing" 88 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 88 "DVD Auto Chapter" 102 "DVD Backup" 91 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 32 DVD+R 30 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30 DVD-R 30 DVD-RAM 32 DVD-RW 30 E Easy Setup 106 "Edit" 53, 79... F "Factory Setting" 106 Fast forward 36, 70 Fast reverse 36, 70 Feature settings 102 Finalizing 66 "Format DVD-RW" 103 Formatting 48, 64 "Front Display" 106 Front panel 116 Front panel display 119 H Handling discs 112...
...) 18 to your TV 15 "Connections" 103 Control for HDMI 16, 104 Controlling a Sony TV with the remote 21 Copy protection 48 Copy-Free 48 Copy-Never 48 Copy-Once 48 Counter 68 CPRM ...DV/D8 Dubbing" 88 "DV/D8 Simple Dubbing" 88 "DVD Auto Chapter" 102 "DVD Backup" 91 DVD Editing 57 DVD VIDEO 32 DVD+R 30 DVD+R DL 30 DVD+RW 30 DVD-R 30 DVD-RAM 32 DVD-RW 30 E Easy Setup 106 "Edit" 53, 79... F "Factory Setting" 106 Fast forward 36, 70 Fast reverse 36, 70 Feature settings 102 Finalizing 66 "Format DVD-RW" 103 Formatting 48, 64 "Front Display" 106 Front panel 116 Front panel display 119 H Handling discs 112...
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...119 REC 49, 75 REC MODE 49 Recording 47, 74 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 47 tape speed 74 Recording mode 47, 74 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 33 Remaining time 40, 76 Remote 21, 117 REPLAY 35, 70 Resetting... 68, 75 Sub-menu 11 SUBTITLE 35 "Subtitle" 104 "Surround" 101 SYNCHRO REC 55, 81 "Synchro Recording" 55, 80, 103 System Menu 10 T "Tape Length" 103 Tape speed 74 TIME/TEXT 41, 72 TIMER ...TV Type" 98 U "Unfinalize" 67 Unrecordable pictures 48 "USB Dubbing" 91 V "VCR Function" 103 "Video (HDMI)" 98 VIDEO CD 32 Video mode 30 Video settings 98 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 43...
...119 REC 49, 75 REC MODE 49 Recording 47, 74 recordable discs 30 recording format 30 recording mode 47 tape speed 74 Recording mode 47, 74 Recording time 47, 50 Region code 33 Remaining time 40, 76 Remote 21, 117 REPLAY 35, 70 Resetting... 68, 75 Sub-menu 11 SUBTITLE 35 "Subtitle" 104 "Surround" 101 SYNCHRO REC 55, 81 "Synchro Recording" 55, 80, 103 System Menu 10 T "Tape Length" 103 Tape speed 74 TIME/TEXT 41, 72 TIMER ...TV Type" 98 U "Unfinalize" 67 Unrecordable pictures 48 "USB Dubbing" 91 V "VCR Function" 103 "Video (HDMI)" 98 VIDEO CD 32 Video mode 30 Video settings 98 VR mode 30 Z Zoom 43...